Week 20 Assessment

Week 20 Assessment

Multiple Choice

Examine the two maps. The first map shows the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The second map shows the states today that were part of the Louisiana Purchase.

How did Louisiana change between the purchase and statehood?

• it changed color

• it got larger

• it got smaller

• it moved went

Multiple Choice

Look at the two maps again. What is the main reason Thomas Jefferson was willing to spend so much money an a large, undefined area of land?

• to gain more states in the union

• to make the United States bigger than France and Spain

• to have control of the Port of Orleans

• to have precise borders

Multiple Choice

Which term means "something one country sells to another country?"

• import

• export

• scarcity

• trade

Multiple Choice

Why would states or countries buy imports?

• Because they had extra money to spend.

• Because they couldn't make the import themselves.

• Because they wanted to make the other countries and states happy.

• Because they did not have any exports.

Multiple Choice

Lewis and Clark's expedition was important for many reasons. Study this painting. What important impact does this painting show?

• creating many maps of the Louisiana Terrritory

• discovering new plants and animals

• building relationships with American Indians

• trading with American Indians

Multiple Select

It is a sunny day outside. You can either go swimming, go to the park, take a bike ride, or stay inside and watch TV. What is the opportunity cost if you decide to take a bike ride? CHOOSE THREE ANSWERS

• going swimming

• going to the park

• taking a bike ride

• watching TV

Multiple Select

What were Louisiana's major challenges in becoming a state? THREE ANSWERS

• They needed to create a state consitution.

• They needed to decided where Louisiana's borders were.

• They needed to elect a governor.

• They needed to have 60,000 people and delegates to vote on issues.

Open Ended

Ms. Johnson says the Louisiana Purchase was the "best deal ever." Why does she think it was a great deal for the United States? Use evidence and examples in your answer.